Chain vs Mining Rush
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Chain
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Chain Balls is a fast, satisfying chain-reaction puzzle. Tap once to drop a white starter ball. Watch it expand, collide with the bouncing coloured balls, and set off a chain that ripples across the screen. Time it right and every ball explodes, time it wrong and you'll leave too many behind. SIMPLE TO LEARN One tap. No tutorial required. The physics do the rest. TWENTY HANDCRAFTED LEVELS Normal mode eases you in at 33% and ramps up to 80% of balls required. Twenty levels: each one a new puzzle in how many balls you need to catch. HARD MODE - UNLOCKABLE Beat all 20 Normal levels to unlock Hard Mode: tighter targets (50% โ 94%), double the score multiplier, and the same satisfying chain reactions at a whole new level of difficulty. GAME CENTER Compete on the global leaderboard with your total score across the full run. Collect seven achievements - from your first chain to half a million points. LOOKS AND FEELS GREAT Smooth 60fps physics, animated gradient backdrop, satisfying haptic feedback on every chain, and seven distinct pop sounds that play in the order of your chain depth. SETTINGS THAT RESPECT YOU Toggle sound, haptics, and a Reduce Motion mode that freezes all decorative animations without touching gameplay.
Mining Rush
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The new standard in mining games โ Mining Rush! Tap the screen to dig through solid rock and collect rare ores! Chain combos to trigger FEVER TIME and blast your way deep into the earth! [Features] - Simple controls: just tap to start mining - FEVER TIME: chain combos for an explosive mining bonus - Skill system: upgrade mining power, combo duration, coin gain and more - Ore collection: from common stone to ultra-rare gems - In-app purchases: use gems to power up your game [How to Play] 1. Tap to break the rock 2. Chain combos to trigger FEVER TIME 3. Spend coins to upgrade your skills 4. Dig deeper and chase rarer ores! All data is saved on your device. No connection required โ play anytime, anywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chain at none against Mining Rush's 4. Chain also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). Mining Rush's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Mining Rush sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Chain asks for nothing beyond the download.
Chain ships an update weekly, Mining Rush every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chain | Mining Rush |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly โ better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.1 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Simon Steinhage | Nobuyuki Hisamoto |
In-app purchases
Chain
No in-app purchases
Mining Rush
- ใธใงใ ใใใฏ S$0.49
- ใธใงใ ใใใฏ M$1.99
- ใธใงใ ใใใฏ L$3.99
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- ใธใงใ ใใใฏ XL$9.99









